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MPAA RATING: R for language
Starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Melanie Thierry, and Bill Nunn
An epic story of a young man (Roth) who is born on January 1, 1900, and thus his name Nineteen Hundred. He grows up always having lived on an ocean liner, becoming a talented pianist.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Allesandro Baricco
Giuseppe Tornatore |
| DIRECTED BY: | Giuseppe Tornatore |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: June 4, 2002 Video: August 6, 2002 Theatrical: October 29, 1999 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 123 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | Italy |
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 38 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ken gave it a7:
The Good: amazing piano scenes; subtle, ironic humor; Roth is genuine. The Bad: too long, too boring, strangely-paced. This movie has some scenes that are dazzlingly creative, well-written, or beautiful. There are fantastic piano sequences (one of which involves a grand piano being played as it is flying across the floor of a storm-tossed ship), and the quirky, low-key humor will be enjoyed by those patient enough to look for it. As a piano-playing movie, it is fantastic. As a gripping character study, it falls flat. Indeed, "gripping" is a large problem with this movie, for that it was it lacks. One may lament, as I did, how sad it is that there are so many great scenes and moments tied together by long stretches of boredom. I'd highly recommend renting it for a watch-through--some of the scenes are classic!
John C. gave it a10:
Great movie Great music.
Peter M. gave it a10:
The greatest film of all time.
Hedzy S. gave it a9:
One of the greatest movies i've ever seen .. the story was well thought out, the characters are interesting, and the music is absolutely exquisite. In fact, this movie actually inspired me to start taking piano lessons. I am now 16 and have been playing for 6 years, ever since The Journey Of 1900 was released.
Steven Z. gave it a10:
I like this sad movie!
Pat C. gave it a6:
Evidently it is no longer the captain who goes down with the ship. The main character, a stateless person in more than a citizenship sense, presents a paradox of introversion and seclusion uttering distracting and inappropriate profanities. He's just sharp enough to grasp that a cruise ship is an ideal place to evade therapy. Unrealistic at every turn, and a little too quirky and sluggish for most tastes. Let's face it, who among us has ever contemplated mastering the 88-key cigarette lighter? But in its own way the movie is an intriguing journey into a world where personal music alleviates the social isolation of self-imposed limitations. And it correctly asserts that a piano, regarded by most as a versatile musical instrument, can also be an instrument of comprehensive personal power.
Ava gave it a 10:
I really enjoy this movie n the music. It is the great movie i have ever seen.
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